The HistoryThe general store and attached living quarters is a preserved store that thrived on Erie Canal commerce and a bustling downtown back from the early 1800s to the 1940s. Some believe its visitors are not just docents and tourists but also some long-dead members of the Phelps family, including spiritualist and musician Sibyl Phelps, who lived above the store and became something of a shut-in in the years before her death in 1976.

The Historical Museum just up Market Street, is on the site of a 1964 blaze that claimed seven people, six of whom were children. The childrens names are Dennis, Susan, Mitchell (went by Eddie), Sharon, and Samuel. The mothers name was Ruth. The museum itself is an old hotel that was moved from William Street in the 1970s during urban renewal work.

EVP's

Below are the EVP's that we were able to catch using our voice recorders.

ITC Recording - HELP

ITC recording of a response to the question of "Mr. Phelps, are you here?" There are at least two, possibly three responses that say 'Help'

EVP Recording - Breath/Breathing

EVP recording in the Gen. Phelps store of a breath. Further investigation showed that there was no one from the Investigative Teams in the Store at this time.

ITC Recording - Taft

ITC recording to a question asked by the Investigator, "Who is the President". Listen carefully and you can make out the word 'Taft". President Taft was the 27th President and was in office from 1909-1913.

ITC Recording- NOPE

ITC recording to the question posed by the Investigator, "Are there any women in here with us". Response: 'Nope'.

ITC Recording - Eight

ITC recording in response to Investigator asking, "How many people are here in the room with us tonight". If you listen carefully you will hear the answer 'Eight" twice....first very faintly in a woman's voice followed by a man's voice.

Photos Containing Possible Orb's

Orbs can be a touchy subject. There is no official way to determine authenticity of an orb within a photo but here are a few key elements to keep in mind:

1. A bright orb is more likely to be real than a faded one. 2. Multiple orbs in a single photo are most likely dust motes. 3. Orbs that are bright and show a vibrating effect within the photo are likely to be real. 4. A slight trail is also something to look for in determining true orbs.